Senior Product Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Lead end-to-end product design, development, and production support for innovative hardware, coordinating manufacturing partners, quality, and IP activities.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and improve existing products using SolidWorks CAD software
• Develop engineering solutions focused on performance, manufacturability, safety, and cost
• Ensure products meet applicable industry regulations and standards
• Convert concepts into production-ready designs in collaboration with manufacturing partners
• Create detailed product specifications and product documentation
• Review prototypes, first articles, and production samples for quality and compliance
• Lead supplier quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Analyze manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Identify, evaluate, and develop domestic and international manufacturing partners
• Act as primary technical contact for suppliers during product development and production
• Resolve manufacturing, process, quality, and cost challenges throughout production
• Coordinate third-party product testing and support certification when required
• Conduct patent research during product development
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to support filings and documentation
• Monitor competitive products for potential intellectual property considerations
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers
• Troubleshoot field and production issues
• Investigate design and manufacturing failures to improve future products
• Support sales with technical presentations and product expertise at trade shows when needed

Requirements

• Several years of experience designing physical products that have been successfully manufactured and sold
• SolidWorks (or strong proficiency with CAD software)
• Experience designing products using plastics, metals, and production assemblies
• Experience working directly with manufacturers and suppliers
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, fabrication, and assembly
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks
• CAD software

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO

Compensation

• $90,000 - $125,000 per year, offer depending on experience

Location: Athens, GA 30606 (onsite)